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X3 YTC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 YTC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover clip insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,866 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover clip insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover clip insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover clip insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 57,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover clip insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,475 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 45,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 33,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 12,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,713 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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X3 YTC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X3 YTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X3 YTC registered?

X3 YTC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is X3 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 YTC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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